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This document answers many frequently asked questions and provides hints and tips for optimal setup of IMS Tools solution packs.
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This document answers many frequently asked questions and provides hints and tips for optimal setup of IMS™ Tools solution packs.
- Question: What are IMS Tools solution packs?
- Question: How do I order IMS Tools solution packs?
- Question: How should I customize the IMS Tools solution packs and IBM Tools Base components?
- Question: What is the IBM Tools Base for z/OS and why do I need it?
- Question: I have multiple IMS Tools solution packs. How should I set up my environment?
- Question: I see that some products are delivered in multiple IMS Tools solution packs. Does this mean that I need to install and maintain multiple copies of these products?
- Where can I find the DDNAMEs that are used by my IMS Tools solution pack?
Question: What are IMS Tools solution packs?
IMS Tools solution packs are products and components that are grouped together to provide a more affordable, comprehensive portfolio of IBM® IMS Tools. The IMS Tools solution packs are designed to assist database administrators and system administrators with complete solutions to IMS operation and maintenance tasks.
The following sections list the products and components that are included in each IMS Tools solution pack:
IBM Tools Base for z/OS®
The following table lists the Tools Base components.
Important: The information contained in the following table is accurate as of September 25, 2020. For comprehensive information about the material and procedures associated with the installation of IBM Tools Base for z/OS, see the Program Directory for IBM Tools Base for z/OS.
FMID
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Component name
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HAHN160 | IBM Tools Base Administration Console for z/OS |
IBM Tools Base Autonomics Director for z/OS | |
IBM Tools Base Connection Server for z/OS | |
IBM Tools Base Distributed Access Infrastructure for z/OS | |
IBM Tools Base IMS Hardware Data Compression Extended for z/OS | |
IBM Tools Base IMS Tools Common Services for z/OS | |
IBM Tools Base IMS Tools Knowledge Base for z/OS | |
IBM Tools Base Policy Services for z/OS |
IBM IMS Database Solution Pack for z/OS
The following table lists the IMS Database Solution Pack for z/OS components.
Important: The information contained in the following table is accurate as of September 25, 2020. For comprehensive information about the material and procedures associated with the installation of IBM IMS Database Solution Pack for z/OS, see the Program Directory for IBM IMS Database Solution Pack for z/OS.
FMID
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Component name
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HAHP220 | IBM IMS Database Solution Pack for z/OS |
IBM IMS Database Solution Pack for z/OS: Database Sensor | |
H25N410 | IBM IMS Database Reorganization Expert for z/OS |
H1IN120 | IBM IMS High Performance Unload for z/OS |
H1IM210 | IBM IMS High Performance Load for z/OS |
H1IP310 | IBM IMS High Performance Prefix Resolution for z/OS |
H22O310 | IBM IMS Index Builder for z/OS |
H1J0420 | IBM IMS High Performance Image Copy for z/OS |
H27P220 | IBM IMS Library Integrity Utilities for z/OS |
HPC2310 | IBM IMS High Performance Pointer Checker for z/OS |
H22K310 | IBM IMS Database Repair Facility for z/OS |
HHRF110 | IMS Online Reorganization Facility for z/OS |
HIHC110 | IMS High Availability Large Database (HALDB) Toolkit for z/OS |
HALC110 | IMS Administration Tool for z/OS |
The following table lists the IMS Database Solution Pack for z/OS components.
Important: The information contained in the following table is accurate as of September 25, 2020. For comprehensive information about the material and procedures associated with the installation of IBM IMS Database Solution Pack for z/OS, see the Program Directory for IBM IMS Database Solution Pack for z/OS.
FMID
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Component name
|
HDFA210 | IBM IMS Database Utility Solution for z/OS |
IBM IMS Database Solution Pack for z/OS: Database Sensor | |
H25N410 | IBM IMS Database Reorganization Expert for z/OS |
H1IN120 | IBM IMS High Performance Unload for z/OS |
H1IM210 | IBM IMS High Performance Load for z/OS |
H22O310 | IBM IMS Index Builder for z/OS |
H1J0420 | IBM IMS High Performance Image Copy for z/OS |
H27P220 | IBM IMS Library Integrity Utilities for z/OS |
HPC2310 | IBM IMS High Performance Pointer Checker for z/OS |
H22K310 | IBM IMS Database Repair Facility for z/OS |
HIHC110 | IMS High Availability Large Database (HALDB) Toolkit for z/OS |
IBM IMS Fast Path Solution Pack for z/OS
The following table lists the IMS Fast Path Solution Pack components.
Important: The information contained in the following table is accurate as of September 25, 2020. For comprehensive information about the material and procedures associated with the installation of IBM IMS Fast Path Solution Pack for z/OS, see the Program Directory for IBM IMS Fast Path Solution Pack for z/OS.
FMID
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Component name
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HAHQ210 | IBM IMS Fast Path Solution Pack for z/OS |
IBM IMS Fast Path Solution Pack for z/OS: IMS High Performance Fast Path Utilities for z/OS | |
IBM IMS Fast Path Solution Pack for z/OS: Database Sensor | |
H27P220 | IBM IMS Library Integrity Utilities for z/OS |
H1J0420 | IBM IMS High Performance Image Copy for z/OS |
H22K310 | IBM IMS Database Repair Facility for z/OS |
IBM IMS Performance Solution Pack for z/OS
The following table lists the IMS Performance Solution Pack components.
Important: The information contained in the following table is accurate as of September 25, 2020. For comprehensive information about the material and procedures associated with the installation of IBM IMS Performance Solution Pack for z/OS, see the Program Directory for IBM IMS Performance Solution Pack for z/OS.
FMID
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Component name
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HAHL220 | IBM IMS Performance Solution Pack for z/OS |
H28T250 | IBM IMS Problem Investigator for z/OS |
H23K440 | IBM IMS Performance Analyzer for z/OS |
H28S310 | IBM IMS Connect Extensions for z/OS |
IBM IMS Recovery Solution Pack for z/OS
The following table lists the IMS Recovery Solution Pack components.
Important: The information contained in the following table is accurate as of September 25, 2020. For comprehensive information about the material and procedures associated with the installation of IBM IMS Recovery Solution Pack for z/OS, see the Program Directory for IBM IMS Recovery Solution Pack for z/OS.
FMID
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Component name
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HAHM210 | IBM IMS Recovery Solution Pack for z/OS |
IBM IMS Recovery Solution Pack for z/OS: IMS Database Recovery Facility | |
IBM IMS Recovery Solution Pack for z/OS: IMS Database Recovery Facility: Extended Functions | |
IBM IMS Recovery Solution Pack for z/OS: IMS High Performance Change Accumulation Utility for z/OS | |
H22O310 | IBM IMS Index Builder for z/OS |
H1J0420 | IBM IMS High Performance Image Copy for z/OS |
HAEP220 | IBM IMS Recovery Expert for z/OS |
The following table lists the IMS Transaction Manager Solution Pack components.
Important: The information contained in the following table is accurate as of September 25, 2020. For comprehensive information about the material and procedures associated with the installation of IBM IMS Transaction Manager Solution Pack for z/OS, see the Program Directory for IBM IMS Transaction Manager Solution Pack for z/OS.
FMID
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Component name
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H24Q240 | IBM IMS High Performance System Generation Tools for z/OS |
HAAF230 | IBM IMS Configuration Manager for z/OS |
H28S310 | IBM IMS Connect Extensions for z/OS |
H1J4320 | IBM IMS ETO Support for z/OS |
H0GN320 | IBM IMS Queue Control Facility for z/OS |
H31S130
H32A130
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IBM IMS Sysplex Manager for z/OS |
You can order IMS Tools solution packs from the IBM Shopz website at https://www14.software.ibm.com/webapp/ShopzSeries/ShopzSeries.jsp.
Important: IBM Tools Base for z/OS is required for any of the IMS Tools solution packs related to database maintenance: IMS Database Solution Pack, IMS Database Utility Solution, IMS Fast Path Solution Pack, IMS Recovery Solution Pack. Tools Base is a no-charge product that must be ordered separately by using Shopz.
- IBM Tools Base components
- IMS Database Solution Pack
- IMS Database Utility Solution
- IMS Fast Path Solution Pack
- IMS Recovery Solution Pack
- IMS Administration Tool for z/OS
- IMS Cloning Tool for z/OS
- IMS Program Restart Facility for z/OS
To begin the customization process, execute the following Rexx EXEC in ISPF:
EXEC ‘yourSMPEhlq.SHKTCEXE(HKTQSETU)’ ‘yourSMPEhlq’
IBM Tools Base for z/OS, also referred to as Tools Base, contains common infrastructure components, such as the IMS Tools Knowledge Base repositories and the Administration Console graphical web interface, that are used by multiple IBM IMS Tools. Tools Base is a no-charge product that must be ordered separately by using Shopz. Tools Base requires a license and must be installed prior to using the IMS Tools solution packs. Tools Base also includes the Rexx EXEC utility that is used to customize the IMS Tools solution packs.
Tools Base is comprised of the following components:
Modernization (GUI)
- Components that provides a modern graphical user interface in addition to the standard ISPF interface:
IBM Tools Base Administration Console for z/OS- Administration Console provides a centralized, browser-based view of data and activity gathered by IMS Tools operating in an IMS database environment. Data is consolidated from installed IBM IMS Tools solution pack components and displayed in an intuitive and interactive graphical web interface.
Administration Console is used by the following IMS Tools solution packs:- IMS Database Solution Pack
- IMS Fast Path Solution Pack
- Administration Console provides a centralized, browser-based view of data and activity gathered by IMS Tools operating in an IMS database environment. Data is consolidated from installed IBM IMS Tools solution pack components and displayed in an intuitive and interactive graphical web interface.
- IMS Batch Terminal Simulator Resource Adapter
- IMS Batch Terminal Simulator provides a resource adapter that you can use instead of the IMS Transaction Manager resource adapter (TMRA) to test TMRA client applications. By using the IMS Batch Terminal Simulator resource adapter (BTSRA), you can test and debug TMRA client applications without fully using IMS resources. Instead, the application is tested on IMS Batch Terminal Simulator by using the JCL DD statements and parameters that are specified in an XML file, which is exported from the Eclipse interface.
IMS Batch Terminal Simulator GUI plugin- IMS Batch Terminal Simulator can be used with an Eclipse development environment, such as Rational® Developer for System z® and Debug Tool. By using Eclipse, application developers can run and test IMS applications from the Eclipse development environment, which helps reduce the amount of z/OS specific knowledge that an application developer requires to test IMS applications.
IBM Tools Base Connection Server for z/OS- Connection Server extends ISPF functions for specific IBM IMS tools to Eclipse-based applications. Connection Server is used by the IMS Performance Solution Pack.
Autonomics
IBM Tools Base Autonomics Director for z/OS
Autonomics Director is used by the following IMS Tools solution packs:
- IMS Database Solution Pack
- IMS Database Utility Solution
- IMS Fast Path Solution Pack
Policy Services is used by the following IMS Tools solution packs:
- IMS Database Solution Pack
- IMS Database Utility Solution
- IMS Fast Path Solution Pack
- IMS Database Solution Pack
- IMS Database Utility Solution
- IMS Fast Path Solution Pack
- IMS Recovery Solution Pack
IMS Tools Common Services
- IBM Tools Base IMS Tools Common Services for z/OS
IMS Tools Common Services includes the Generic Exits for calling multiple exit routines from a single exit point, and the Tools Online System Interface that provides a command interface between IMS and IBM IMS Tools.
IMS Tools Common Services is used by the following IMS Tools solution packs:- IMS Database Solution Pack
- IMS Database Utility Solution
- IMS Fast Path Solution Pack
- IMS Recovery Solution Pack
IMS Hardware Data Compression Extended provides functions for compressing IMS data by using the z/OS hardware data compression (HDC) that is available on IBM processors.
Question: I have multiple IMS Tools solution packs. How should I set up my environment?
Because each customer has their own way of performing SMP/E installation, we have provided two scenarios to help you determine the best method.
Scenario 1: Single CSI environment
- IBM Tools Base for z/OS is required and is installed once for the entire CSI.
- IMS Tools products that are used by multiple IMS Tools solution packs are maintained as a single instance. For a list of which products are used in multiple IMS Tools solution packs, see Question: I see that some products are delivered in multiple IMS Tools solution packs. Does this mean that I need to install and maintain multiple copies of these products?
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Single IMS Tools solution pack CSI
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Global | HLQ.SMP* |
Target | HLQ.S****** |
DLIB | HLQ.A****** |
When using the single CSI method, another CSI environment can be created, referred to as a TEST environment. New versions or releases of IMS Tools can be installed into this TEST environment with no effect on the libraries that are used for production and maintenance. For example:
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Production CSI
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TEST CSI
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Global | HLQ.SMP* | HLQ.TEST.SMP* |
Target | HLQ.S****** | HLQ.TEST.S****** |
DLIB | HLQ.A****** | HLQ.TEST.A**** |
- IBM Tools Base for z/OS is required and must be installed in the CSI of each solution pack. Before installing each solution pack, check the program directory of each solution pack and IBM Tools Base for z/OS to estimate the necessary amount of DASD space that is required. Target libraries and distribution libraries for Tools Base for z/OS cannot be shared by multiple CSI environments.
- IMS Tools products that are used by multiple IMS Tools solution packs must be maintained separately. For a list of which products are used in multiple IMS Tools solution packs, see Question: I see that some products are delivered in multiple IMS Tools solution packs. Does this mean that I need to install and maintain multiple copies of these products?
- Maintenance must be applied for each of the individual CSIs.
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IMS Database Solution Pack CSI
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IMS Fast Path Solution Pack CSI
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IMS Recovery Solution Pack CSI
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Global | HLQ.DBSOL. SMP* | HLQ.FPSOL.SMP* | HLQ.SMP* |
Target | HLQ.DBSOL.S****** | HLQ.FPSOL.S****** | HLQ.S****** |
DLIB | HLQ.DBSOL.A****** | HLQ.FPSOL.A****** | HLQ.A****** |
Question: I see that some products are delivered in multiple IMS Tools solution packs. Does this mean that I need to install and maintain multiple copies of these products?
No. Although some IMS Tools products are delivered in multiple packs, you do not need to install and maintain multiple copies of the same product. IBM IMS Tools that are shared by multiple IMS Tools solution packs have the same Function Modification Identifier (FMID). For example, the FMID for IBM IMS High Performance Image Copy for z/OS is the same whether it was included in IBM IMS Recovery Solution Pack for z/OS or in IBM IMS Database Solution Pack for z/OS. This recommendation applies to all products that are shared across multiple IMS Tools solution packs.
The following table shows the IBM IMS Tools products that are delivered in multiple IMS Tools solution packs. Note that in addition to the components listed, IMS Database Solution Pack contains all of the components of IMS Database Utility Solution.
IMS Tool
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IMS Database Solution Pack
|
|
IMS Fast Path Solution Pack
|
IMS Recovery Solution Pack
|
|
IMS Database Repair Facility |
X
|
X |
X
|
-
|
|
IMS High Performance Image Copy |
X
|
X |
X
|
X
|
|
IMS Library Integrity Utilities |
X
|
X |
X
|
-
|
|
IMS Index Builder |
X
|
X |
-
|
X
|
IMS Tool
|
IMS Performance Solution Pack
|
|
|
IMS Connect Extensions |
X
|
X |
Where can I find the DDNAMEs that are used by my IMS Tools solution pack?
For comprehensive information about the material and procedures associated with the installation of IMS Tools solution packs, see the associated program directory:
- The Program Directory for IBM IMS Database Solution Pack for z/OS is available at http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27020942#dbsol-pak.
- The Program Directory for IBM IMS Database Utility Solution for z/OS is available at http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27020942#dbusol-pak.
- The Program Directory for IBM IMS Fast Path Solution Pack for z/OS is available at http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27020942#fpsol-pak.
- The Program Directory for IBM IMS Performance Solution Pack for z/OS is available at http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27020942#persol-pak.
- The Program Directory for IBM IMS Recovery Solution Pack for z/OS is available at http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27020942#recsol-pak.
- The Program Directory for IBM IMS Transaction Manager Solution Pack for z/OS is available at http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27020942#tmsol-pak.
- The Program Directory for IBM Tools Base for z/OS is available at http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg27020942#tbsol-pak.
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